As part of its commitment to enhancing dark skies in the community, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will hold a ...

Night sky over Bamburgh Castle, near Northumberland National Park, UK, a Dark Sky reserve. Just south of Hadrian’s Wall, the Park is one of the darkest locations in England, according to Dark ...

Night sky brightens as towns switch to LED lights. Dark sky park designations come from the International Dark Sky Association, which began a "dark sky places" program in 2001.

As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to improving your mental health. A panorama of dark skies over the desert ...

On an astrotourism trip like Gorov's, celestial objects take center stage. More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe from the night sky, with 60% of travelers saying they're considering ...

More information on light pollution is available from the International Dark-Sky Association. Here are some other light pollution links: Maps of Artificial Night Sky Brightness ...

In 2019, Dark Sky International designated the first dark sky sanctuary on public land — as Nevada's Massacre Rim. (About 63% of Nevada's land is public.) ...

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has ...

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif. / Nev. – International Dark Sky Week is on the horizon, coming up April 21-28. The week leads up to the new moon on April 27, in a push to raise awareness around ...

Generally, all you may need to do is get away from city lights. Any dark patch of sky should provide a glimmer of the celestial event. You're in luck though if you're looking for someplace darker.

International Dark Sky Week is April 21-28, 2025. Michigan offers dark sky parks throughout the state for ideal stargazing. Stargazers, International Dark Sky Week is here and now's your chance to ...

Night sky over Bamburgh Castle, near Northumberland National Park, UK, a Dark Sky reserve. Just south of Hadrian’s Wall, the Park is one of the darkest locations in England, according to Dark ...